Thanks to the vagaries of television scheduling, the Maryland Terrapins will be among the last teams to play on the opening Saturday of D-1 college football season, set to meet #12 ranked California late tonight on the West coast.
Maryland comes into the contest having lost most of its starters from the 2008 campaign. For their 2009 run, the Terrapins will have to incorporate both a new starting quarterback in Chris Turner and new defensive schemes set up under coordinator Don Brown.
The California Golden Bears though should have no such issue with stability, retraining most of their starters and a running back in Jahvid Best with Heisman ambitions. California should also not making the mistake of overlooking Maryland again, having been upset by the Terrapins last season.
UMd will need to hope that its tendency to rise to the level of its opposition comes through again to have any chance at a win under the lights. Start time for Saturday's contest is set for 10 p.m. Eastern time on ESPN2 television & WJFK/106.7 radio.Labels: college football, maryland terrapins, sports
